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Late goals, long-range goals and the type of early goals he describes as an art form - last night's game had variety for supporter Giles Smith to discuss in this week's column…
For people who leave the ground five minutes early in order to 'beat the rush', the season must have a very different complexion to the one it has for the rest of us this week.
As far as the early-leavers are concerned, we're out of the Capital One Cup, having gone down 2-3 to Manchester United at the Bridge a week ago. Moreover, last night's disappointing 2-2 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk, on a night when only a victory would really do, has shunted us down to third in our group, behind Juventus, and cast an ominous shadow over our chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
On the plus side, though, we earned a very creditable three points with a 0-1 win away at hard-to-beat Swansea at the weekend, meaning that we are currently top of the Premier League and two points clear of Manchester United after 10 games.
Of course, what those of us who stay right to the end know is that a last-ditch penalty converted by Eden Hazard took that Capital One tie into extra-time, enabling us to turn it all around and set up a quarter-final tie against the once impressive Leeds United in December.
Moreover, a header from Victor Moses which was the last meaningful contact anyone had with the ball in last night's Champions League tie against Shakhtar ensured that we are now joint-top of the group with seven points and optimistic about our chances of qualifying.
However, an equaliser three minutes from time at Swansea on Saturday did, unfortunately, mean that we got bumped off the top of the table. Probably only temporarily, though, given the way Manchester United are playing.
Anyway, just to be absolutely clear about it, here is the lesson emphatically taught by the last eight days (and by a lifetime of football-watching before that): in football, things can and do happen very late. Therefore never under any circumstances leave the ground until the referee, by blowing his whistle for the final time, indicates that it is safe to do so. And always consider the consequences of behaving otherwise. We could win the league and you wouldn't even know.
Even before Moses made everything all right in the end, last night's match had been distinguished by two remarkable goals.
Perhaps most significantly, there was the one struck from miles out by Oscar, whom we congratulate on becoming one of a very small number of players to have scored at the Shed End while standing in the Matthew Harding Upper at the time.
OK, perhaps that's a slight exaggeration, but he was only just beyond the centre circle when the ball fell to him and not much further forward when he hit it into the place where the goalkeeper would ordinarily have been, except that, in this case, the goalkeeper had decided, for reasons that were never entirely clear, to come out and play in the holding role.
There's something uniquely rewarding about a goal scored from enormous distance into an empty net, partly because of the inherent and timeless comedy value provided by a stranded goalkeeper, and also because one appreciates how difficult that shot is to pull off. Indeed, there are some grounds where, if Oscar had done what he did last night as part of the half-time entertainment, he would have won an Xbox 360, £50 to spend on games and a club goody bag.
And then, of course, there was the wonder strike after three minutes by Fernando Torres. And what a goal that was, as well. Very different, of course, from the Oscar goal and perhaps less of a contender for goal of the month. But still highly collectable.
Again, part of the appeal was the rarity value, because you don't see too many goals scored by players whose eyes are closed and who are adopting the brace position, as recommended by stewardesses in the unlikely event of crash-landings in aeroplanes - although, on further reflection, one recalls Frank Sinclair getting a couple of own goals in that style. (Happy days.)
Of course, people will sneer and say, 'But Torres just gets in the way and the ball cannons off him when the goalkeeper is trying to clear it.' It's hard to argue with that. But there's an art to getting in the way. Not any old striker can get in the way like Torres got in the way last night. You've got to know how to get in the way properly. It's why they pay him the big money.
Liverpool on Sunday. I kind of miss Liverpool, don't you? Remember the days when they were more than just another mid-table side and the two of us would meet as rivals on an almost equal footing to slog it out for the prestige prizes - places in Champions League semi-finals and finals, and top four positions in the Premiership?
Great times, but now, alas, long buried in the distant and dusty annals of the history that their fans are always singing about. Sad, but what can you do? Empires rise and empires fall, and it's always been the same old story. Ah, well. We'll always have the memories of the way it used to be, and so will they.


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Milton residents could see a 4.1 per cent tax hike on the municipal portion of their property tax bill next year.
According to the proposed 2013 capital and operating budget and related staff-prepared reports that were handed out to councillors at last week's council meeting, the average Milton rural resident and urban resident could pay an extra $12.21 and $13.16 per $100,000 of assessment on 2013 property taxes respectively or $42.74 and $46.06 on a home worth $350,000.
Councillors are currently reviewing capital and operating budget documents, which represent a combined investment of $160 million in the community, in preparation for budget committee meetings this Monday and Tuesday. The budget will go before council for final approval December 17.
The reports show a number of different tax hike scenarios from a 1 per cent increase to a 5 per cent increase.
The capital budget projects a $65 million investment in about 100 projects related to new infrastructure and the rehabilitation of existing assets like facilities, roads, bridges, parks and equipment.
Nearly two-thirds of that budget, about $41.7 million, would focus on the development and redevelopment of roads and traffic infrastructure. This includes projects like the continuation of the Main Street grade separation near Ontario Street, the construction of the CN crossing on Louis St. Laurent Avenue between Tremaine Road and Bronte Street and the asphalt overlay and surface treatment on various roads to prevent deterioration of the roadway and protect against major reconstruction.
The projects would be funded by development charges, reserves and reserve funds, GTA pooling funds (which end next year), debentures, the general tax levy and other funding sources.
The operating budget, which looks after the delivery of services required to meet the needs arising from growth in the community and to support the quality of life that residents expect, is projected at around $95 million. It's divided among the departments at the Town, with engineering services, community services and planning and fire departments providing the most direct services to the community.
The operating budget would allot $22.9 million (25.4 per cent) to engineering services, $16.8 million (18.6 per cent) to community services, and $7.8 million (8.6 per cent) to fire services.
The Town's portion of the property tax bill is 30 per cent. When combined with regional and educational components of residential taxes, accounting for 43 per cent and 27 per cent respectively, Miltonians could see an overall tax increase of 1.59 per cent in the urban area and 1.54 per cent in the rural area on their 2013 property tax bill.
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As I've mentioned, I've often shied away from reading book series consecutively. I tend to get burnt out a bit if I push on too soon. I read the first book in Kadrey's series "Sandman Slim" in the middle of last year and I loved it; I was worried about getting too much James Stark at once though. Finally, I felt I had put enough distance between myself & Mr. Stark since the last time and picked up "Kill the Dead".
James Stark, the "Sandman Slim" of the series title is a badass bundle of hoodoo and raw muscle. He has quite a bit of attitude and self deprecating humor as well as a tendency to feel sorry for himself. Considering he spent the past eleven years in hell though, it's okay. In Book 1 of the series, we watched as Stark clawed his way out of hell and went in search of revenge on the person that sent him 'downtown' in the first place. With those adventures behind him, we join Stark as he hunts down a rogue vampire, on a mission from Gold Vigil also known as 'Heaven's Special Task Force'. At first glance, you look at the title "Kill The Dead" and this first scene with a vampire and you figure you know where this story is going to go. Author Richard Kadrey is a cagey bugger though and it certainly doesn't pan out as one would predict which is what makes this a lot of fun.
"Kill the Dead" treads a lot of familiar genre ground. There are vampires and zombies, but they're different; especially on the zombie front. I was worried when they first showed up as zombie novels don't do a whole lot for me these days. Kadrey mixes it up though. He gives us zombies that are a bit harder to kill, varying strengths and powers and a whole lot more drive behind them. It's a nice change up. They're also not the driving force of the book either. While they are a big part, there are a whole lot of other things going on at the same time in this version of LA. Stark has to work with a lot of different people and chase down a few sub plots, so it's not all, "watch the survivors fight to the rebuilding of America". In, this isn't even a 'zombie apocalypse' situation. There's just a zombie problem that needs cleared up!
The highlight of the "Sandman Slim" novels is the characters. Some are one dimensional, but they're written well so that one dimension is pretty fun. Start is full of wise cracks and his side kick, that of a schlub of a man's severed head…., are pretty entertaining. Mix in Stark's dealings with various angels, covert organizations from Heaven, even Lucifer himself and you see a complete and well thought out world laid out in efficient manner. Topping it off, Kadrey's writing style flows well and seldom feels like it is bogged down. It's full of snark and one liners, with a purpose mind you, and makes for fun engaging reading.
The beauty is, fun and engaging is all I really ask for when reading genre fiction, so "Kill the Dead" hits the spot quite nicely!
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"They are a very good basketball team and we knew that coming in," Crimson Tide coach Anthony Grant said. "There is a reason they are a top-11 team in the country and undefeated right now. They do a great job defending. We really struggled to have any continuity from an offensive standpoint because of their defense."
Wichita State out-rebounded Alabama 38-36, made 25 of its 27 free throws, scored 11 second chance points and 12 fast break points.
"They did a good job getting to the free throw line and rebounding the basketball," Grant said. "Those two areas were the difference tonight. We struggled to limit them to one shot. If you look at the last few possessions, they were able to get multiple shots at the rim. We didn't get stops. That and the free throw line were the differences tonight."
Down one with less than a minute to go, Alabama stopped Wichita State twice, but couldn't secure the rebound and allowed the Shockers to extend their lead. From there, it was over as Wichita State made all of its free throws down the stretch.
"It was just 50-50 balls," Releford said. "They wanted it more than us down the stretch. Those are plays we have to make down the stretch to get over that hump. We'll watch film and see it. We just have to learn from it."
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You are going to need at least a 3 CF system based on the hardness and water usage. I would recommend using a Fleck or Clack valve. Both make valve that are built to last.
Im looking for advice on a new treatment system. I have 3 bathroom, 2 adults and two boys. Ages 14 and 7. Had the water tested. See below.
1. pH 7.8
2. Color 15
3. Manganese 0.14
4. Iron 0.30
5. Hardness 56
I had Culligan and others over. I can do the install with the help of a plumber friend or family member. Any recommendations?
You are going to need at least a 3 CF system based on the hardness and water usage. I would recommend using a Fleck or Clack valve. Both make valve that are built to last.
I had watdrfiltdrs.net reccomend kdf and another filter.
There are 2 types of KDF. KDF 55 is used to remove chlorine and KDF 85 is used to remove sulfur. You did not report either one so I would not recommend it.
This is the most frustrating part. I've talked to 6 different companies and they all recommended something different. Can someone spell out exactly what I need. I really appreciate all your help
Others have agreed that there is nothing in your numbers that says you need a more complex system. I just IMed you what I would be thinking of for a softener. You did not mention smells and heavy staining. If you have those, I would leave room for a backwashing filter after the pressure tank if you have space in case there is some extra element that the softener and filters don't solve. I suggested the 2 big blue filter housings before the softener. Those can be loaded with readily available filter elements. Maybe there are problems you did not describe.
You have gotten suggestions based on your numbers. You have been talking with dedicated salesmen who seem to be proposing more advanced systems? Why? Note that if your system is proprietary, you may be limited as to who can work on it later. Maybe you should talk to neighbors who have dealt with the local water, and see what worked for them. I am not a pro.
Iron and manganese removal is easy, especially at those low levels. The hardness is minimal, do you really need to treat it or do you desire to treat it? What do you want from the water? Are you unhappy with the water the way it currently is? If the color is the only issue, it could be partially caused by the low levels of iron. A simple filter may be all that is needed, or some sort of oxidising media. Even a simple softener may be all that is needed with a simple pre-filter or a backwahsing filter media.
What are the complaints of your existing water now?
What do you want the water to be like after treatment?
How much are you willing to spend?
With these simple questions, we can more accurately give advice.
Ditto, Did you take the hardness as PPM? If so, what tiped you off? I took it as GPG. Pologuy, Plese list the hardness in GPG. It makes a big difference on sizing the proper unit.
Yeah, I am not sure why, I just assumed PPM, not GPG. If it is GPG then a softener would sure be nice! if it is ppm, then it would be more of a luxury item rather than almost required.
If it is 56+ grains, then a 3 cu. ft. system would be the minimumum recommended size. Even that would be slightly undersized.
A twin alternating unit might make more sense and it would be more efficient. It will probably cost about the same too.
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Ive been told i can use a simple double filter system with a 20 micron filter then a kdf 85 filter and my water would be fine. Ive also been told i needed a system in the range of 5000.
My water is drinkable with no smell. I do see some staining in the toilet from the iron.
I dont have a plumbing background so i'm not the most technical person. I'm trying to learn though
56 MG/L would be very minimal hardness. BB filter systems on a three bath house is probably not a good idea. Is the color a concern? If the water is good and you only have a little staining in the toilets, try CLR or some other acid based cleaner, probably a lot cheaper than a whole house water system.
I would recommend a small RO for your drinking water just to ensure that the water you are consuming is of very high quality.
I am sure others here will have some different ideas. But, $5000 for treating water that is already fairly good...
so i should only use a micron filter for the water i have? There is no smell. I'm really concerned about the pipes and washing machine. I'm a week away from having a wood gassifier boiler installed with 1000 gallons of storage.


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Anniston was also aided by two Warrior fumbles and an interception.
"The defense played solid," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said. "I was proud of the defense."
However, it was the Warriors (2-5, 1-4 Class 4A, Region 5) who put the pressure on the Bulldogs (4-3, 2-3) early.
Cherokee County scored first on a 3-yard touchdown run by senior running back Tanner Johnson in the first quarter. Eric Burgess booted the extra point to give Cherokee County at 7-0 lead.
Anniston responded to take the lead at 14-7 with a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter, both of which were directed by junior quarterback Quint Dobbins.
Dobbins scored the Bulldogs' first touchdown on a 1-yard run, then tossed a 14-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Qua Frazier before halftime.
Dobbins finished the game completing 5 of 13 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 18 yards on three carries with a score.
Anniston scored the game's final touchdown on a 30-yard run in the third quarter by Thomas.
"We had about six or seven penalties in the first half, jumping offside and holding," Bullock said. "We came out in the second half and the defense played consistent. We were able to move the chains."
Senior running Dallas Cabe led the Warriors with 67 yards on 12 carries. Junior quarterback J.T. Hill had 44 yards on 13 carries. He also completed 6 of 12 passes for 59 yards and an interception. Senior running back Ty Green was limited to 34 yards on nine carries.
Cherokee County plays Thursday at Jacksonville State against Munford in another Region 5 clash. Anniston hosts Hokes Bluff on Friday.


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Evelyn Busse
Evelyn Louise Busse, 88, 17 East Park St., Fort Loramie, died at 6:05 a.m. May 1, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
She was born Feb. 12, 1919, in Anna, to George and Maria Rosa Daniel Fleckenstein. On Sept. 13, 1938, she married Alvin Busse, who died Nov. 19, 1978.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas (Jan), Fort Loramie, and Michael (Paula), Lakewood, Colo; two daughters, Susan (Jack) Heyne, St. Marys, and Anne L., Fort Loramie; two brothers, Herbert (Rita) Fleckenstein, Fort Loramie, and Albert (Mary Jane) Fleckenstein, Burkettsville; a sister-in-law, Ethel Fleckenstein, Sidney; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three brothers, Edward, Henry and James Fleckenstein; and a sister-in-law, Patricia.
She retired as the co-owner and secretary of Busse's Meat Market in Fort Loramie. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and its St. Anne Ladies Sodality; Knights of St. John Auxiliary Post 313; American Legion Auxiliary Post 355, having served as president; and the historical society, all of Fort Loramie; and Fraternal Order of the Eagle Post 1391, Minster. She also was the author of local history books.
Funeral Mass is 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad or Fort Loramie Historical Society.
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free guest parking during stay
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
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Heliconias - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Orquideas - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
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Bethel Park OKs dedicated fire tax on ballot
Bethel Park firefighters address council.
Susan Schmeichel
Bethel Park council voted 6-1 to place a referendum on the May 21 primary ballot to allow a change to the home rule charter which would establish a dedicated .34 mill tax to fund the fire company.
Now, members of the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company are ready to take their cause to the public.
Fire company officials are planning to hold a public meeting on March 7 at the fire station on Brightwood Road to educate the residents about the fire company and the services it provides. The all-volunteer company, which for 86 years has subsisted solely on fundraising and grants, has reached a point were it can no long exist without a dedicated funding source, members said.
"You folks do have a professional fire department, one that is staffed by volunteers," Fire Chief Dave Gerber said during his monthly report to council Feb. 11.
Councilman Don Harrison voted against the motion. Council members Paul Dixon and John Pape were absent.
Although Harrison has praised the fire company as being an "effective, efficient volunteer organization that deserves community support," he voted against the motion. The councilman has said there are other ways, such as a bond issue to provide funding for the fire service.
Harrison also said that council has not considered what will happen if the voter referendum fails.
The proposed tax would mean residents would pay $34 for every $100,000 in property value for the tax. The average house value in Bethel Park is estimated to be $142,000, according to Allegheny County assessments.
According to firefighters, if the municipality was forced to go to a paid fire service it would cost the municipality approximately $4.1 million annually.
In addition, the average savings on residents homeowner's insurance because of the insurance industry rating the fire company has achieved is more than the company is asking in the referendum, fire company members said.
The tax would be used to fund a new $8.2 million fire station the company is proposing to build to replace the main station on Brightwood Road. Plans call for construction to begin late winter of 2014.
Firefighters said the building, which was built in 1954 when the company responded to only 96 calls a year, is in bad shape and inadequate for a company that has responded to nearly 400 calls last year.
Council President Tim Moury has said that municipality would collect and administer the tax, which would pay for the new fire station and provide $300,000 in annual operating costs for the company. In addition, the fire company would give the municipality the deeds not only to the new station, but also the smaller stations on Clifton Road and Milford Drive. The municipality would lease the buildings back to the fire company for $1 a year.
Fire company members would still be required to complete minimal fundraising and seek grants for items such as training and equipment, but would not have to scramble to find funding to pay bills.
Before the vote, resident Ron Arnoni addressed council.
"(The referendum) is a question I think needs to be on the ballot," he said. "Allow the public to decide how our tax dollars are spent. We have a lot of good in this community and I think the fire company is an asset that needs our support."
Bethel Park OKs dedicated fire tax on ballot
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It's official. They're here. Cold water or not.
Just when they thought it was safe to go back into the water, beach goers in Orleans, Mass., wisely stay ashore as a great white shark patrols the shallows in search of one of the many seals that populate Cape Cod and the islands.
Photo By George Breen/Courtesy of Dawson Farber, Orleans Harbormaster
The Associated Press Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear ... and woe to the seal that gets pulled into the 2-inch serrated incisors of this great white that may be a seasonal guest.
To see Mary Lee or other great white sharks in the Ocearch study: sharks-ocearch.verite.com/
After a shark was sighted off the Wells coast Thursday, little more came from the rare report of a dorsal fin off the Maine beach. But Tuesday, Massachusetts shark expert Greg Skomal confirmed great white sharks are in Maine waters just as he launched a ground-breaking study on the species.
Three different specimens cruised up here the past year wearing acoustic transmission tags, proving great whites migrate to Maine, said Skomal, the shark biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.
So the argument that Maine waters are too cold for great white sharks doesn't hold water, not one drop from the Gulf of Maine.
In fact, the great white shark population has grown so robust around Cape Cod, 11 coastal towns spent $45,000 this year to line the beaches with pamphlets and great white shark warning signs. And on Tuesday, Skomal launched the first-ever study using satellite transmitters on great white sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, giving scientists, indeed the general public, a real-time look at where these sharks are spending time.
Finally great white sharks along the Eastern seaboard can be tracked and their travel routes plotted for all to see on the website of the research vessel, Ocearch, at www.ocearch.org.
And Skomal said it's only a matter of time before one of these high-tech tags ends up on a great white that travels to Maine. Then the proof that Maine serves as the feeding ground for seal-hungry whites will be documented for all to see.
"You are on the highway. It's just we haven't identified yet off the coast of Maine where any hot spots are. But given the sheer number of seals, you could have quite a few white sharks. It's just they come and go unnoticed," Skomal said.
Since 2009 Skomal has had more than 25,000 detections from acoustic transmitters on great white sharks traveling as far north as Halifax, Nova Scotia, and all the way to Cape Canaveral, Fla. Some of the 35 great white sharks Skomal has tagged reside in Cape Cod, but he said most are transient.
And Skomal said a few travel to Maine.
"I've got my proof in other tags. I know they do occur in the Gulf of Maine, maybe not in terms of the numbers that we're seeing in Cape Cod. But once we get more (real-time) tags in now, it will be perfect timing for the sharks heading north. You'll be getting detections in your neck of the woods in September, October, November," Skomal said.
In the past four years Skomal has tagged great white sharks off the Cape Cod coast using a few different kinds of acoustic transmitters, but none with the real-time satellite transmission capability. He said the high-tech tags he is using now will change the way great white sharks are studied, understood and maybe viewed by the public.
As Skomal waited Tuesday aboard his 126-foot research vessel to catch a great white shark to put a satellite-based tag on another dorsal fin, he mused about the one massive shark that has become the poster girl for his study.
The 16-foot-long, 3,500-pound great white tagged by the Ocearch team on Sept. 17, off Cape Cod during the study's pilot project, has traveled so far and come in so close to so many beaches, Skomal said, "Mary Lee" is now being followed worldwide.
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The Greek elections may be creating the trading opportunity of a lifetime.
Today (Friday) is the final day on which polls of Greek voters can legally be published in Greece, ahead of the country's June 17 election. Which means that for the next 16 days, there will be no official word about which way the Greek electorate is leaning.
This informational blackout has the potential to be transformed into a huge informational asymmetry—and therefore a trading opportunity.
It's not entirely clear to me whether the ban is strictly on publishing polls or on taking polls. I've heard that news organizations and political parties may still conduct polls for their own purposes, but may not publish them. In any case, it's clear that those outside of Greece can still conduct phone polls of Greek voters.
A hedge-fund manager could easily hire a polling firm to figure out which way voters are leaning as the election nears. And because the two leading parties—Syriza and New Democracy—have such divergent views on the terms of the Greek bailout, this could very well be tradable data.
Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Syriza, announced his party's new anti-bailout platform today, saying that he would completely repudiate the loan agreement with the European Union and the International Monetary fund, halt the privatization of companies now under state control, and freeze wage and pension cuts.
"You either implement the memorandum or you cancel it," Tsipras said Friday, according to the Greek news organization, Ekathimerini. "We are asking for Greeks to vote for us so we reject it."
New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras yesterday said that his party would seek to renegotiate the terms of the bailout, rather than repudiate it altogether. He hints that repudiation of the agreement would result in Greece being forced out of the euro-zone.
The results of the election are currently very hard to predict. Last weekend, polls showed New Democracy with a narrow lead. But the latest poll published on Friday showed a six-point lead for Syriza. In any case, no party will receive a majority of votes, which means that any government will likely be a coalition of various parties. (You can see a complete table of the poll results in this FT Alphaville post, along with a useful discussion of possible coalition dynamics.)
The ban on polls will keep most of us largely in the dark about the shifts in electoral sentiment over the next two weeks. But investors could take advantage of this darkness by commissioning their own polls to shine a light into the shadow. The Greek ban on polls may have the unintended consequence of rewarding traders with nonpublic information.
I'm fairly certain that at least some hedge funds are already planning on commissioning polls. When they do, it may be possible to catch a glimpse of their information by watching shifts in financial markets.
If we see a decline in asset prices expected to fall if the anti-bailout forces win, for example, we can surmise that traders with an informational edge are selling.
Of course, even the best polling information won't eliminate uncertainty. Polls can be wrong. And it is devilishly hard to predict how markets will react to the elections in any case. Is a leftist victory bullish or bearish for the Greek economy? Is New Democracy right that Syriza's platform would result in a Greek exit from the euro? And does that buoy or sink the Euro?
Probably the safest bet is that a victory for Syriza would be bearish for the bonds of sovereign peripherals and bullish for German bonds.
But even that is uncertain.
Regardless of your thesis about what a victory or defeat for Greek leftists would do in the financial markets, having better information about the electoral outcome is sure to be valuable. Someone might just make "the best trade ever" in the next two weeks—all thanks to Greece's restriction on freedom of the press.
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I thought of that, too, George. But, the Bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima was named "Little Boy" (Nagasaki was "Fat Man"). Also, they weren't dropped until 1945.
Any idea why this drink is named "Big Boy"? Is it named after one of the A-bombs that were dropped on Japan?
But you are using a modern edition of the Savoy, are you not? So it could be the bomb.


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This offseason edition of the Top 100 Roto Players brings you hockey enthusiasts an excellent new series: "Hockey Analytics" by Doran Libin. Better known as Big_DL on the DobberHockey forums, Doran delivers a quality piece (and introduction) on the benefits of advanced metrics. Under the Poolie Journals title, we are handed a chance to explore a new side of analyzing statistics, giving us a great advantage over our fellow managers and competition. Be sure to check it out on page 19.
In other news, DobberHockey forum member "Sudden Death" has taken the task of covering the Los Angeles Kings. If you haven't checked out our Team Coverage section's talent, make your way over and be sure to ask the contributors a question or two!
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a 24-plus team Dynasty? If yes, members from both the United Hockey League and International Dynasty Hockey League give interesting insight through journals and testimonials on their respective roster drafts and its results.
In case you missed it, our regular contributor and OHL expert, Brendan Ross, has been promoted to the DobberHockey front line, along with former "Dub and Chase" writer Tim Lucarelli. Tim now covers Russ Miller's Eastern Edge, out every Thursday, while Brendan humbly takes a load off of Matt Bugg's plate, and will soon publish frequent in-depth prospect reports. Congrats to both, well deserved.
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Thanks for the feedback guys!
Nate, you bring up a good point. One that I have shared for the last little while as well. Expect the 2011-12 edition (series, rather) of the Roto Guide to be much different than the one you see before you. Version 2.0, if you will.
The chart will change, the values will be altered, more categories will be in consideration etc.. etc..
Now, the line between assessing a player's keeper value vs. "win now" will always be a double-edge sword. Guys like Marty St. Louis simply scream it. However, I will never fault someone for drafting Bobby Ryan ahead of the likes of Zetterberg, Parise or Carter. He is younger, and "sexier" in terms of value - but if I had to pit them H2H, and go for the win, I'd put my money on the latter three. Again, that is only my opinion.
Thing is, one player does not make a team. You have to build chemistry. I mean that in the way that you have to mix and match to compare strengths with weaknesses. I'll admit, it is a bold statement to have Burrows ranked where his is, but he is only one where removed from a 35G, 32A, plus-34, 121 PIM, 209 SOG and 6 PPP season. Those are amazing numbers in five of six categories. (and his 2010-11 season wasn't bad either)
Granted, when the new charts come out – Burrows may see a slip. We'll soon see.
Love the discussion – it's about time!
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If you're in a keeper league like me, you know that sometimes you take the player who will be better next year over the player that has one or two more good years left in him. For example, Eric Staal, Bobby Ryan, Claude Giroux, all examples of players that I could get 5, 10+ great years out of. They're all going to get top minutes moving forward, they're not injury prone, and they all can perform at elite levels. Especially Ryan if HITS were counted (don't get why they're not) I would certainly take any of those players over Danny Heatley, who is coincidentally ranked higher on one of the lists. In fact, I would even take them over someone like Zetterberg, or Parise, or Carter. Zetterberg is getting old (though he's still great), Parise has injury question marks, and will Carter perform with Nash? Is Alex Burrows really worth that much?
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Nice addition from Big_DL.
I wasn't sure I had time to read it all but I got hooked with the following line:
"We will find out exactly what they measure and whether they can be used to benefit, all in an attempt to be more like Pete than Andre."
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Sparks High School's Kevin Partida signed on to continue his soccer career at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, making him the first Railroader in over 15 years to sign with a Division I school.
For Partida, the choice to become a Runnin' Rebel was an easy one.
"The process was a bit stressful because you have all these schools contacting you and you have to filter them differently, but in the end I think I made the right decision," Partida said. "The biggest part for me was that their staff was really supportive. On top of that, they really showed a commitment to success."
Surrounded by family and friends as well as coaches and teachers, Partida beamed at the thought of stepping onto the UNLV campus this fall.
"I'm just excited to get down there and get into it as soon as possible," he said. "This is all just really exciting. It is special to be able to celebrate with all of my family and friends. I'm really thankful for all of them because they helped me get to this point in my life."
At Reed High School, another student-athlete will be joining a Division I program as Adriana Newell put her name on the dotted line to become a member of the Kansas Jayhawks track and field team.
"This means so much because I've worked so hard," Newell said. "There have been ups and downs, so it's a load off my shoulders. It's a new starting point because I'm definitely not done. I have so much more to do."
At Kansas, Newell will join a women's track and field team that is currently No. 1 in the country, but the ranking was just an added bonus to what Newell thought the Jayhawks had to offer.
"At the end of the day, it was just whoever I felt the most comfortable with, and that was Kansas," she said. "It was just a combination of things from the facilities, the pre-med program, the coaches and the team. It just couldn't have gotten any better than that for me. I don't think I could have picked a better school. It's exciting. I know I'm going to be held to a high expectation."
Reed's Christian Martinez also signed his letter of intent, declaring he will be a part of the Peninsula College soccer team in Port Angeles, Wash.
"I'm still speechless right now. This means a lot to me," Martinez said. "I know how hard I worked for this day. My coaches trained me hard for this and I put in everything I could to get to where I am. I'm very thankful and feel blessed for that."
Martinez said there were a number of things that stood out about Peninsula that made him want to become a Pirate.
"They showed a lot of interest in me and they're also a very skillful team as well," he said. "There were a lot things that pulled me toward the school. I'm just excited to get out on the field and doing what I do best."
Spanish Springs' Julio Soto will be joining Martinez at Peninsula as he also signed to become a part of the Pirates soccer team.
"I've been in contact with their coach for a long time, so that helped me make my choice," Soto said. "They have a good team and the scenery around that area is really nice. I am also really good friends with Irvin Somera and he is up there and he just told me that it's a really nice town and a really good school. All of that just made it a lot easier for me. I'm glad I got to do it on national signing day with all of my family and friends."
Soto said he is excited to get to Port Angeles in the fall.
"I'm looking forward to a lot of soccer and progressing with that along with academics," he said. "After two years I want to transfer out to a D-I or D-II school, so I'm looking forward to getting stuff done. That's my goal."
Another Cougar to declare his future campus was Vinny Agliolo, who will continue his days on the gridiron at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo.
"I had been talking to the Colorado School of Mines since about September, so they seemed like the most interested in me for the longest time," Agliolo said. "About a month ago I got a call from the football coach offering me a scholarship for football. So I went down there and had a great time. I just fell in love with it."
While the football program and campus played a large role in Agliolo's decision to become an Oredigger, so did academics.
"It's one of the top two engineering schools in the nation and I want to be an engineer, so it helps to go there. The football team is also good. They've won multiple national championships and conference championships.
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cartechboy (2660665) writes "Speeding is against the law, and yes, even going 5 mph over the speed limit is breaking the law. But everyone does it, right? You do it, your friends do it, heck, your grandmother does it. But what about when you see a cop? Some cops are ticketing people for notifying fellow motorists about speed traps. In Florida, Ryan Kintner simply flashed his high-beams to warning oncoming cars that there was a cop ahead. He was given a ticket for doing so. He went to court to fight the ticket, and a judge ruled that flashing lights are the equivalent of free speech, thus he had every right to flash his lights to warn oncoming cars. So what have we learned here? Basically, if you are a good Samaritan, flash your lights and warn oncoming traffic of speed traps, because this is America
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Owl Brook Hunter Education Center
The N.H. Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is dedicated to educating people in the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to become safe and responsible hunters, trappers and stewards of the state's natural resources.
Owl Brook is managed by Fish and Game's Hunter Education Program. Located on 500 forested acres of land at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, N.H., the center is the first facility of its kind in the state. It was made possible through a grant from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), as well as many private donations.
The center hosts workshops, group programs and special events conducted by Fish and Game staff, hunter education and center volunteers, often in partnership ith organizations such as the N.H. Trappers Association and the National Wild Turkey Federation. These activities allow individuals and families to start the lifelong journey of becoming safe and responsible hunters and trappers. As much as possible, the "hands-on" and "learn by participation" approach is used at Owl Brook.
- Owl Brook Events Calendar
- Skip to public hours
- Skip to directions
to the center
- A brief history of Owl Brook
- Click here to volunteer at Owl Brook!
- National Archery in the Schools Program
- Free Open House in June
Facilities include Shooting Ranges, Classroom
Space, Self-guided Trails
The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center includes an office/classroom building that can accommodate up to 60 students and features a series of exhibits exploring the principles of hunter education. Facilities include a four-target practice archery area and a 25-yard covered firing range suitable for small-bore and muzzleloader training. In addition, the center has a shotgun training area, hunter skills trail, orienteering course and a 14-target field archery course along a wooded trail. Visitors can explore a recreated traditional trapper's cabin. Self-guided interpretive trails for trapper education and a wildlife habitat management area are in the works.
The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, including its interpretive trails and 4-target archery practice range, is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The 14-target archery course is open seven days a week, from dawn to dusk.
The classroom, covered shooting range and the shotgun range are open for center-sponsored events only. On weekends throughout the year, special activities and events take place at the center. Watch the Owl Brook Calendar of Events (click here) or call the center for more details.
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to Owl Brook Hunter Education Center
(387 Perch Pond Road, Holderness, NH 03245)
the South:
Take I-93 to Exit 24 (Ashland), at the end of the ramp turn right onto Route 3/Route 25 and take this into the center of Ashland. In Ashland, bear left at the Y and continue along 3/25 south until you come to the blinking light at the junction of Route 175. Turn left onto 175 and follow it for 1.7 miles to Hardhack Rd. on the right. Once on Hardhack Rd., go about 75 yards and take a right onto Perch Pond Rd. Follow Perch Pond Rd. for 1.8 miles and the entrance to the center will be on the left. The building is 100 yards or so through the gate on the right.
From the North:
Take Exit 25 (Plymouth), at the end of the ramp turn left onto Route 175A. At the top of the hill, bear slightly right onto Route 175. Continue on Route 175 for 2.9 miles to Hardhack Rd. on the left. Once on Hardhack Rd., go about 75 yards and turn right onto Perch Pond Rd. Follow Perch Pond Rd. for 1.8 miles and the entrance to the center will be on the left. The building is 100 yards or so through the gate on the right.
The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center opened on October 1, 2002, after ten years of planning and development. The N.H. Fish and Game Department's Hunter Education Program had been looking since the early 1990s for land on which to construct a multipurpose hunter education/outdoor skills training center. James Hall and Randy Curtis, then acting Hunter Education Coordinators, were instrumental in initiating this project. Both men saw the need of a center dedicated to the education of individuals in the safe and responsible practices of hunting, shooting and trapping. In May of 1995, Fish and Game was able to acquire 498 acres of land for this purpose in Holderness, N.H., adjacent to the Pemi Fish and Game Club.
Many Partners
The acquisition was only possible through cooperative effort. Fish and Game was able to use federal funds through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to purchase 228 acres of land once intended as a housing development and with an extensive road system already in place. The Meredith Village Savings Bank then owned the property, and the bank agreed to sell the property at somewhat below the appraised value. In addition, Robert Ambrose donated 270 acres of land and the Pemi Club donated a right-of-way that connected the two parcels. The value of the donations was then used as the state's matching share to receive the federal dollars. With everything falling into place, the acquisition became final. The next step was writing a developmental grant to build the facility. Again, it took a combination of Fish and Game support, federal funds and private donations to make the center a reality. The facility was officially dedicated in September 2004.
Passing on the Heritage: Volunteer at Owl Brook!
Owl Brook's classroom building, shooting ranges, and interpretive trails and courses are important tools allowing Fish and Game to accomplish its mission at the center. The center offers basic, advanced and special opportunity classes and workshops on hunting, trapping, shooting, outdoors skills and wildlife management. The broader goal is to pass on the heritage of hunting and trapping to future generations. To achieve this goal, the center relies upon volunteer assistance from the state's sporting community. Click here for more information on volunteering at Owl Brook.
For more information
on the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, call: (603)
536-1290; or write to Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, 387 Perch
Pond Road, Holderness, NH 03245.
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Wildlife Restoration
in Action
The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center and Hunter Education in New Hampshire are made possible by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act.
Here's how it works: Excise taxes are collected from the sales of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment. These funds are distributed to state agencies to conduct research, manage wildlife populations, protect habitat and conduct hunter education programs.
It's a great example of a user pay-user benefit system. Hunters and target shooters ultimately pay the excise taxes. They enjoy the benefits, namely opportunities for safe and satisfying hunting.
Educating safe and responsible hunters in New Hampshire wouldn't be nearly as successful as it is without the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act.
There are over 500 volunteer hunter education instructors in New Hampshire. Their donated time is used as a match, enabling Fish and Game to receive enough federal funds to cover the entire costs of coordinating New Hampshire's Hunter Education Program.
So the next time you buy a gun, ammunition or archery equipment, remember that you're helping to fund wildlife management and hunter education.


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The Pentagon's strategic review sets the stage for a new era of restraint in U.S. military spending and a focus on priorities in Asia. CFR's...
Speaker: Richard K. Betts, Adjunct Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
March 22, 2012
"Budgetary pressures will in significant part drive the decisions" on defense policy for the winner of the 2012 U.S. presidential election, says CFR's Richard Betts. In 2013, the White House and the next U.S. Congress will have to decide whether to reduce the objectives and deployment of armed forces as the defense budget comes under scrutiny, he says.
"If the priority is going to be on resolving the gap between resources and spending, then cuts in the defense budget are almost certain, and the debate will be about how much," Betts predicts. If, on the other hand, the priority is going to be maintaining high levels of military power and ambitious policy objectives to shape security developments in other parts of the world, the president and Congress will have to find savings elsewhere, he says.
Betts expects defense budget reductions to center on U.S. Army and Marines ground forces involved in interventions abroad. Support for counterterrorism capabilities will be preserved, he says, as this remains a priority for the United States and relies primarily on special operation forces and intelligence gathering, which are relatively less costly.
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"Police said yesterday that they recovered one of the most important relics in the history of Canadian track and field -- the shoes that sprinter Percy Williams wore when he set the world record for the 100-meter sprint in 1930."
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A lot more here and I'm sure it will be full of factual errors:
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If profit was the motive, it's tough to put a price tag on the shoes' worth.
Walter Boshyk, owner of the Legends of the Game sports memorabilia store on King St., said it's nearly impossible to peg their value.
"I would say it's in the thousands, but they are such an obscure item that it's tough to be specific," he said.
"Items like these are often sold in auctions at places like Christie's (auction house in London).""
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Step in a hole during Wed practice, fire Tomlin now he should check for holes before practice start. Jk about Tomlin but the injury is true.
We catch breaks like our Wr catch passes.
I wonder what AJ Green's best day as a Pro was before this Sunday which likely will end up being his best ever. Who the heck do we have that will be able to cover him?
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2014 Draft
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2. Calvin Pryor, S
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4. Justin Ellis, DT/NT
5a. Brandon Coleman, WR
5b. Brent Urban, DE
6. Prince Shembo, OLB
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3.97) CJ Fiedorowicz - TE
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|Excellent - 385 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 385 reviews
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Good management
Good bar service
Excellent 9.0
The ambience was just what you expected for an edgy boutique hotel. You had a rock & roll, downtown vibe throughout the building which made the stay really fun and exciting.
I've had a hard time in past stays with the hotel staff. They can be abrasive and are not willing to help when they make an error. The Valets and bell hops are willing to do a lot for a tip. Be careful when leaving because the valet will get backed up.... more
Mediocre 4.0
Well my experience at this hotel was bad . Because early in the morning they started making some noise cos it's under renovation.
It's not worth what I spent there to stay... more
|Excellent - 135 reviews
With a stay at Aloft Orlando Downtown in Orlando, you'll be minutes from Orlando City Hall and Church Street Station. This hotel is within close proximity of Wells' Built Museum and Cathedral Church of St. Luke. Make yourself at home in one of the 118 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 135 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Dog friendly and Human friendly too. Great snack area and bar. Love the room layout and good coffee in the rooms. Toiletries in the shower for ease of use and valet was reasonable. Great for going to magic game... more
Good 7.0
The room was nice.
The staff was not very friendly at the vallet, and front desk. They seemed to be bothered. However, the bar staff was extremly friendly and gave excellent service!... more
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 486 reviews
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Near city centre
Close to public transport
Excellent 10.0
Spacious. Easily enough room to fit 6 people with the two full queens and pull out couch. Two TVs. Free 'made to order breakfast with omelet bar. Free drinks from 5:30-7:30 at their bar.... more
Excellent 10.0
Everything, specially the complimentary happy hour, breakfast, and its location.
They made a mistake and charged me an extra $xxx but fortunately, they made the correction a couple of weeks later.... more
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 153 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very nice staff, and helpful.
There is a busy, elevated highway ramp just at the front of the property and a busy elevated highway just behind. The city seemed to have wanted to surround this beautiful place with concrete.On the other hand, the place is a quiet oasis of beautiful plants, trees, flowers and buildings. The houses are full of antique furniture and the Dr. Phillips house contains a large collection of teapots, the like of which has to be seen to be believed. The breakfast offered is buffet-style. I don't believe any meats were part of it, but there was delicious egg 'strata', toast, cereal, sweet buns, bagels, cut fruit, yogurts, spreads for the toast, fruit juices, milk, and some of the richest, tastiest coffee I've ever had. ... more
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Overall Rating - Okay - 566 reviews
Okay 6.0
The staff was nice
The room was non smoking but smelled like pure cigarettes and the tube was all stained with hair dye.It was horrible ... more
Good 8.0
Very friendly man behind the counter, nice room, comfortable, clean. Near a part of town with cute restaurants.
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Poor 1.0
On Lake Eola Park.
Terrible street graffic noise. Rude staff. Would not change room to quiet side even though we were checking in at 4:30 pm. Just said no. With only 17 rooms, this hotel is too small for Priceline and not the quality expected.In about 30 Priceline stays, this was only the second one that disappointed. ... more
Poor 1.0
Absolutely nothing.
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- Hotel - Limited service year built - 2006 additional property description - Cityplace hotel extended stay is in the heart of it all. leave your stress behind and let us make your orlando stay a happy one. nbr of suites - 4 nbr of non-smoking rooms - 4 luxurios studios with queen-size bed featuring rich leather headboard, night stands, a wall mounted 42 inc...
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Experience the Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown Hotel , the best choice among downtown Orlando Hotels. Located off I-4 in downtown Orlando, this address provides easy access to everything to see and do in Orlando. The urban, chic Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown is close distance to downtown s entertainment venues such as Amway Center home of Orlando Magic , and B...
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Okay 6.0
The bar was a wonderful place to grab dinner and watch and basketball game on TV. The staff there was very nice and accommodating.
The people were not professional; they were almost demeaning at times. We asked for additional coffee and got none. We asked for them to look up our IHG number and they didn't. We left one day at 7am and returned at 5pm and the room still wasn't clean.Our room faced the main highway and we could hear not only the traffic but also what sounded like a train station. The TV was fuzzy and we asked to have they fixed and they did get that done. ... more
Okay 5.0
The pool looked nice, the bed was good.
It's not nearly as clean as a 3.5 star hotel should be. The internet was terrible, the response to the fact that internet was not working was poor. Staff allowed 20 year-olds to scream and yell and threaten people in the lobby and hallways. not safeIt's not a 3.5 star property. It's on the fringe of downtown...near an area locals crime hill. The place is dated...an 80s/90s feel..not charming or retro, just in need of updating. It is a place that seems to get overrun with young adults in party mode...and the staff allows them to have free reign. ... more
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 350 reviews
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Excellent 10.0
Everything was cool...
except the hidden parking fee!!! I can't believe they nickel-and-dimed us $22 for parking upon checkout. This was never mentioned up front. This is American, man.... more
Excellent 10.0
The services and also the modern style of the place.
NopeAs soon as we arrived the front desk helped us right away. They gave me a room with a balcony which was awesome. The room was spotless and had a modern style to it that made me feel like home. Would recommend this place. ... more
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The Vacation Lodge is located on the famous Orange Blossom Trail known as OBT, between I4 Interstate and the 408 Expressway, in the heart of Orlando .
It is situated eight miles from the Orlando International Airport . The mission is to provide you the most comfortable stay while on vacation or business in Central Florida area . It is only minutes away...
Overall Rating - Okay - 6 reviews
Okay 6.0
If you do not want to spend more money than you have to this is the hotel for you. There are no free breakfasts or extras, this is a budget hotel. It is quiet and comfortable but the rooms could be a bit larger. Yes I would stay here again. ... more
Poor 2.0
If you want a hotel room: 1. with smoke filled air where you can't breathe, 2. with 2 wash towels to shower with, 3. with a T.V. with no remote, 4. second hand furniture, 5. where you could tolerate one night on a three night stay before checking out 6. in a bad section of Orlando then stay here. ... more
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When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown in Orlando, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Lake Ivanhoe and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Cathedral Church of St. Luke and Mennello Museum of American Art. Make yourself at home in one of the 341 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rel...
Overall Rating - Good - 791 reviews
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Great shopping
Close to public transport
Excellent 10.0
Clean & beautiful!
Very rude shuttle driver!! I called a week ahead to reserve a specific room, but when we got there, they were all booked!... more
Excellent 10.0
Check in was fast and the staff was really pleasant... more
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